Question

why are atoms of different elements different?

Answer 1

Normally, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons, which makes atomselectrically neutral. The number of protons in an atom is the defining feature of an atom. It's what makes one element different from another. The number of protons in an atom is called its atomic number.

Answer 2

Answer:

1) Elements differ in their properties

2) Every element is made of atoms. The properties of the elements are the

properties of its atoms.

3) So atoms of different elements must be different so that elements differ in their properties.